Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc